Syncaset Channel 4 Dead?

[A Reel Person]

It is that!

Good luck!..........

 

[SteveM]

Hey Everyone,
I recently replaced all the rubber parts in my Tascam Syncaset 234 and everything works like a charm except for playback on channel 4. All the other channels are working fine and the input on channel 4 works but I get no output.
I was wondering if I left something unconnected when I was replacing the belts. Unfortunately I have no idea what to look for and since this unit was an ebay acquisition I don't know if channel 4 was broken before I got my hands on it. Anyone here have an idea of where to look or what might be the cause?
Thanks in advance!
-Clay Morrow

Hey Morbank, can you tell me how you got to the capstan belt on the 234 and where you got the belt? I found one at an estate sale for $10.

 

[PurgeValve]

I'm having all these exact same problems with my Tascam 234 Syncaset. Haven't got a clue for to fix it or experience with messing with connections. Too bad, I was hoping for a quick fix.

Like the original poster, I dunno if it's worth spending $100 on to have fixed, but I'm leaning toward a yes on the issue.